Powell: over $3.3 million in community grants awarded

Rep. Lindsay Powell    October 23, 2024 | 4:34 PM

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 23 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, announced that more than $3.32 million in state grants was awarded to several local institutions.

Powell and state Sen. Lindsey Williams, D-Allegheny, helped facilitate the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program’s allocation of nearly $1.3 million to Shaler Area School District for roof replacement work at Shaler Area Middle School.

In addition, Powell, Williams and state Sen. Wayne Fontana’s advocacy led to more than $2 million in Local Share Account funds being awarded to the following five projects:

  • City of Pittsburgh -- $999,999 for traffic improvements along Smallman Street.
  • Shaler Township -- $535,200 for improvements at Fall Run Park.
  • Millvale Borough -- $250,000 for rehabilitating Logan Street.
  • Reserve Township -- $200,000 for the Lonsdale Street and Emma Street Sewer Separation.
  • City of Pittsburgh -- $42,592 for the Catholic Youth Association of Pittsburgh Inc. to purchase a vehicle for Meals on Wheels delivery.

“I’m honored to advocate for the needs of District 21 alongside my colleagues in Harrisburg,” Powell said, “Investing in our district’s infrastructure and schools helps to facilitate a vibrant community -- one that is connected, prosperous and uplifts our neighbors to new heights.”

PSFIG provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. The LSA supports projects in the public interest within Pennsylvania and is made possible by gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority.